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WA raise mobile phone fines while driving up to $1,000 as of July 1st.
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The challenge to make WA roads safe is always on-going and the latest step is that under the new legislation from July 1st, drivers will have to pay $1,000 and receive 4 demerit points for using their mobile phone. The WA Government has announced tough new, two-tiered penalties for drivers caught usi...
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SAPOL message
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A message for anyone who tows a boat or caravan. SA Police have received several reports indicating split pins (also known as R Pins) have been removed from hitch pins which secure a tow bar to a vehicle (trailer ball mount). The owners were not aware the split pins had been removed until they attempted...
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difficult situations
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for those difficult situations, would you prefer tire chains or a winch
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Buying a vehicle at auctions - follow up to "Which tow car should I buy?"
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A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...
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Looking at getting an annexe
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we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know
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FuelMap Australia problem.
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Anyone having problems with this Wiki app ?. It is not opening on my current location, instead it opens on a world map and I have to zoom right in to show service stations nearby. All other apps like WikiCamps and Google maps etc are working fine with location services. Regards Des Edit...... maybe some...
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Range Rover Sports
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Hi, I have just returned from a short trip Sydney - Western Vic - Eastern SA and return, driving my 4.8 litre Patrol (petrol) towing the Jayco Starcraft (2.5 tonne). I experienced a serious feeling of in-adequacy when climbing hills, as some of those "little" turbo uses flashed past dragging their 2....
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couple nights away
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me, the boss and 2 dogs. first night we spent in an old mining town that has all the infrastructure removed but still has curb and gutting and lawns maintained by the wildlife. We were the only campers in the area, just magic. Second night was sorta central tassie with 18 other campers. 80% of them where y...
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Spot Gen 3 Tracker
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Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.
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Diesel heaters
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The ubiquitous E-bay diesel heaters: how long does a 10L tank of diesel last in a Victorian winter? (In Rutherglen, if you like :) ) Just trying to get a sense of how much diesel I need to carry for remote camping in winter.
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Tell me where to go
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But nicely please :) I think I have almost sorted out the new tow vehicle and, in a month or two, intend to take my caravan and head north from Melbourne. I have been a full time nomad for 12 months so have some experience and with the new vehicle intend to do a long trip over the winter "up north". There's jus...
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caravan sidings (panelling)
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Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...
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Security
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Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...
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House Sitter Required
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Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...
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Rubbish tyres and valves?
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Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....
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Rear View Mirrors.
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I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...
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Gps
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does anyone have a gps with dashcam if so what brand and is it any good.tia
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Caravan hitch and car hitch height
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Know car and caravan have to be level when hitched up. My question is, our cars height is 470 ground to hitch D035, the caravan we getting is 520 ground to hitch ( bottom hitch placed). We looking at getting 80ml raiser for car tow bar section. Would like any one had similar issue or any ideas -- Edited by De...
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ATM Upgrade
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Hi All, Hope you are enjoying the rain. I have just had the ATM upgraded on my van and if you looking to do the same and you live within striking distance of Maryborough Qld I can recommend Transmod. My van is a 2008 Supreme Spirit 18' dual axle. The original ATM was 2173kg as stated on the compliance plate a...
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Entry door of Avan Ovation M6 not functional
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Hi, The top latch on the entry door of our Avan Ovation often remains open and the door cant be shut, and makes it very difficult to open. I am told that it could be a spring that has broken or fallen off and is now inside the door. I cant see how to take the take the inside of the entrance door off to see if the sp...
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